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Who am I? A literary puzzler
It's is always fun to play guess who though the internet makes it a bit more challenging to present clues which do not immediately lead to the answer.
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
I will post one clue per day until someone solves the puzzle.
I will answer yes or no questions related to this puzzle at the rate of one per day but the answer to the question will replace that day's clue. You may collaborate in the forum to determine what question to ask.
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
stahrwe wrote:
I will answer yes or no questions related to this puzzle at the rate of one per day but the answer to the question will replace that day's clue. You may collaborate in the forum to determine what question to ask.
Wow, do we have to stay after class and clean the black board if we don't follow the directions?
stahrwe wrote:
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Does this pertain to genetics?
_________________ I feel like a wet seed wild in the hot blind earth. --William Faulkner
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
Suzanne wrote:
stahrwe wrote:
I will answer yes or no questions related to this puzzle at the rate of one per day but the answer to the question will replace that day's clue. You may collaborate in the forum to determine what question to ask.
Wow, do we have to stay after class and clean the black board if we don't follow the directions?
stahrwe wrote:
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Does this pertain to genetics?
No staying after class required. It is just that you folks are so sharp that I am afraid it won't be much fun if is guessed too early.
Remember the title of the discussion - A Literary Puzzler.
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
stahrwe wrote:
It's is always fun to play guess who though the internet makes it a bit more challenging to present clues which do not immediately lead to the answer.
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem?
_________________ " How we eat determines, to a considerable extent, how the world is used." - Wendell Berry, What Are People For?
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” -Thich Nhat Hahn
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
Question: Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem? Answer: Yes
Clue #2 O X O X O X O X (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX)
Ignore the O's above
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
stahrwe wrote:
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
Question: Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem? Answer: Yes
Clue #2 O X O X O X O X (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX)
Ignore the O's above
Is it a double couplet sonnet with only 12 lines instead of the usual 14? Say maybe a poem by G. M. Hopkin's?
_________________ " How we eat determines, to a considerable extent, how the world is used." - Wendell Berry, What Are People For?
“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child — our own two eyes. All is a miracle.” -Thich Nhat Hahn
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
Saffron wrote:
stahrwe wrote:
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
Question: Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem? Answer: Yes
Clue #2 O X O X O X O X (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX)
Ignore the O's above
Is it a double couplet sonnet with only 12 lines instead of the usual 14? Say maybe a poem by G. M. Hopkin's?
No, but nice try.
I know I said only one clue per day but some of the stuff I am finding is so obscure that they are hardly clues but still they are fascinating.
My father invented something that you probly have used or had used on you. I am related to a famous actor.
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
Question: Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem? Answer: Yes
Clue #2 O X O X O X O X (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX)
Ignore the O's above
Is it a double couplet sonnet with only 12 lines instead of the usual 14? Say maybe a poem by G. M. Hopkin's?
No, but nice try.
I know I said only one clue per day but some of the stuff I am finding is so obscure that they are hardly clues but still they are fascinating.
Clue #3 My father invented something that you probably have used or had used on you. I am related to a famous actor.
Clue #4 Critics say my poetry is sappy but my most famous poem is included in nearly any anthology of famous American Poetry.
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
The question is who am I?
Clue #1 aa bb cc dd ee aa
Question: Does this have anything to do with genetics? Answer: no
Question: Is it the rhyme scheme? Of, say, a famous poem? Answer: Yes
Clue #2 O X O X O X O X (XX)(XX)(XX)(XX)
Ignore the O's above
Is it a double couplet sonnet with only 12 lines instead of the usual 14? Say maybe a poem by G. M. Hopkin's?
No, but nice try.
I know I said only one clue per day but some of the stuff I am finding is so obscure that they are hardly clues but still they are fascinating.
Clue #3 My father invented something that you probably have used or had used on you. I am related to a famous actor.
Clue #4 Critics say my poetry is sappy but my most famous poem is included in nearly any anthology of famous American Poetry.
Clue #5 I have heard that some teachers use my work as samples of poetry that gives poetry a bad name. Sure that hurts, but what can I do about it. Talent is talent so I have resigned myself never to being the Top Gun of poetry.
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
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Are you Joyce Kilmer?
I am indeed. Thank you for knowing who I am.
My father was a chemist employed by Johnson & Johnson and invented/formulated baby powder.
I am related to Val Kilmer.
My first name is Alfred.
I was killed in WWI, shot through the head by a sniper.
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Was this fun?
Problem with clues is that it is hard to come up with clues which are helpful but not giveaways. For instance, if you google, 'inventor of baby powder' bang you see father of Joyce Kilmer.
_________________ “I think one of [James Hoffmeier’s] most important points is that we have unrealistic expectations for what archaeology can offer us as far as ‘proving’ Exodus: ‘After all, what evidence, short of an inscription in a Proto-Canaanite script stating “bricks made by Hebrew slaves” would be considered proof that the Israelites were in Egypt. Archaeology’s ability … is quite limited.’” Jeff Lambert, Editorial Associate, Biblical Archaeological Review. via email January 26, 2010 8:20:58 AM. [email receipiant redacted for privacy reasons. See Thread-The Bible's Buried Secrets for full text.]
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Re: Who am I? A literary puzzler
I thought it was fun, and the clues you provided were mysterious but also helpful, especially the Top Gun clue. I thought that was very clever. There are several big name actors in Top Gun, so finding the right one was not too hard but no too obvious either. I was very excited when I came up with the answer. Well done.
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